€100m still likely not enough to make Chelsea part with rare transfer success “approved” by rival coach

€100m still likely not enough to make Chelsea part with rare transfer success “approved” by rival coach

Joao Pedro is clearly a player Barcelona want, but it’s hard to see how a deal for him works out.

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A report from Bruno Andrade for ESPN Brazil expands on the rumours that have been around for a couple of weeks that Barcelona want Joao Pedro.

The report indicates that the Spanish giants have been working on a deal for the striker for more than a month, as the backup should they fail to sign Julian Alvarez from city rivals Atletico.

Joao Pedro deal looks hard to pull off for cash-strapped Barca

JP has been “approved” by Hansi Flick, and is considered a cheaper option than Alvarez, even though a price tag of €100m is reported.

That would allow Chelsea to make serious profit on a player they bought just a year ago. But given he’s done well in his first year at Stamford Bridge, we can’t see the club deciding to cash in. He’s one of the few success stories from the sporting directors, and they’ll want to build with the former Brighton man.